🇹🇭 Bangkok · THB salary guide
Is ฿300,000 enough in Bangkok?
A full breakdown of whether ฿300,000/month covers the cost of living in Bangkok — including take-home pay after tax, monthly costs, your savings rate, and how long until financial independence.
💡 At a 83% savings rate, you could reach financial independence in approximately 4 years — retiring with a portfolio of ฿12,900,000 covering all your Bangkok costs indefinitely at a 4% withdrawal rate. Most expats keep investment portfolios in their home country. IBKR internationally accessible.
Key facts about Bangkok
One of the world's most popular FIRE destinations for geographic arbitrage. Excellent food, healthcare, and lifestyle at very low cost.
Tax situation
Income tax up to 35% for residents. LTR (Long-Term Resident) visa offers significant tax benefits for remote workers.
Best investment accounts
Most expats keep investment portfolios in their home country. IBKR internationally accessible.
Your path to financial independence in Bangkok
FIRE number for BangkokBased on average costs of ฿43000/month, your financial independence number is ฿12,900,000 — the portfolio that covers your costs indefinitely at a 4% annual withdrawal.